Kanu said the British authorities must declare that he is not a criminal but “a person who possesses a political opinion which the Nigerian authorities are seeking to suppress using punishment of some sort.” Recently rearrested leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has written to the British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona … Read more
The residents of Enugu State were thrown into panic as soldiers reportedly invaded two communities in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Enugu State were thrown into panic as operatives of the Nigerian Army reportedly invaded two communities in the Nkanu East and Nkanu West local government areas of the state. Although … Read more
“You cannot discriminate. You cannot say because Nnamdi Kanu is from a particular tribe, let us do this. The same principle must be applied to the bandits, Miyetti Allah and others The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB by … Read more
The Minister stated that Kanu was re-arrested through efforts of Nigerian security and intelligence agencies who collaborated with some countries he failed to mention. The Federal Government has said the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will not be denied a fair trial. This is according to the Minister of … Read more
The Minister Of Information, while speaking with newsmen said that forensic investigation carried out so far has revealed a lot of information on the proscribed IPOB leader and his cohorts. The Federal Government of Nigeria has made it known that the collaborators of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu will … Read more
With several Kanu’s broadcasts from Europe, there were concerns in official quarters that some western countries were justifying IPOB’s violent acts The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, ‘orchestrated’ the killing of 60 persons and the destruction of property in 55 violent attacks across the South-east and South-south zones within four … Read more
Investigations have revealed how the Federal Government (FG) used Interpol to arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government (FG) used Interpol to arrest the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The arrest of Nnamdi Kanu by Interpol … Read more
“We the global movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra ably led by our great leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, confirm the abduction of our Leader…” Almost twenty-four hours after his arrest was made public, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday, issued a warning to the federal government to ensure that no harm befalls … Read more
The British Government has spoken on the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commission has reacted to the widely-circulated reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested in the … Read more
The group said it received the news of the arrest and repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu with mixed feelings of apprehension and appreciation The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said that the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not the end of the Biafran agitation. In a … Read more
Ogbonnia speaking on behalf of the organisation distanced the organisation from a press release that’s currently in the media. Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says it is yet to issue any public statement on the re-arrest of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Chief … Read more
Kanu, who is being prosecuted on charges of treasonable felony, was re-arrested and returned to Nigeria on Sunday The lead counsel to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said the arrest and arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu earlier Tuesday was without his knowledge. “We have just confirmed through a correspondence from the … Read more
Kanu was extradited from the UK by joint forces of the Nigerian security operatives and Interpol. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has corroborated the news of the arrest of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government. Kanu was extradited from the UK by joint forces of the Nigerian security operatives and Interpol. … Read more
Kanu had jumped bail and fled the country and also claimed that his life was being threatened by security operatives Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lauded the re-arrest of fugitive IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze, in a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, praised the arrest of Kanu adding that it has brought an ‘end … Read more
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the arrest of self-acclaimed Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that Kanu has been arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, at … Read more
Justice Nyako ordered that Kanu who was arrested outside the country by Interpol and brought back to the country on Sunday should remain in custody till July 26 when his trial will resume. The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has been remanded. The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, … Read more
Three other native doctors abandon shrines to undisclosed destinations A native doctor, one Paschal Okeke of Umudim Ukwu Orji Awomama in Oru East Local government area of Imo State, has been reportedly beheaded for allegedly preparing ineffective charms for some group of people who claim to be members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN. Reports … Read more
Reacting, Kanu insisted that IPOB and ESN members do not believe in fetish things and they don’t kill people of the Southeast. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday declared that his group and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) does not patronise native doctors. Nnamdi Kanu made the statement while … Read more
Owing to the activities of the cleric with bandits, Fani-Kayode who described him as a terrorist, said he should have been arrested long ago. Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has again lambasted Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi over alleged ties with bandits who are currently wreaking havoc in the Northern part of Nigeria. Recall that the … Read more
Twitter had deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 2, and the Nigerian government suspended the social media giant days later. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has accused social networking service, Twitter, of providing a platform for the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to promote violence in the country. … Read more